Venkatagiri
| Venkatagiri | |
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| Town | |
 Venkatagiri
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| Coordinates: 13°58′00″N 79°35′00″E / 13.9667°N 79.5833°ECoordinates: 13°58′00″N 79°35′00″E / 13.9667°N 79.5833°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| District | Nellore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.43 km2 (9.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 51,708 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Telugu |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Venkatagiri is a town in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and mandals headquarters of Venkatagiri mandal. Venkatagiri's old name is "Kali Mili". It is famous for its Handloom Cotton Sarees. Venkatagiri is a place for history and handlooms. It was part of a small kingdom that was integrated into the Indian Republic.
Venkatagiri is located at 13°58′00″N 79°35′00″E / 13.9667°N 79.5833°E. It has an average elevation of 60 metres (197 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Venkatagiri Mandal had a population of 80,000. Venkatagiri Rural consists of 58 Revenue Villages. Venkatagiri became municipality in 6-1-2005 by merging Venkatagiri,ChevireddiPalli,Periyavaram,Bangarupet,Ammavaripet and Manulalapet Panchayats.Total population of municipality is 52,478.Venkatagiri has an average literacy rate of 67%,higher than the national average of 59.5%.Total area of municipality is 23.50 km2.
Civic administration
The Piduguralla municipality was formed as a Grade–III municipality in 2005 and has an extent of 25.43 km2 (9.82 sq mi).
Venkatagiri Sari woven in and around the town is one of the geographical indication from Andhra Pradesh and got registered by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
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